Fredericton, NB
City in New Brunswick
Canada
Fredericton, NB promotes flood mitigation efforts with Neighbourhood-Level Flood Risk Portal
City officials are developing the portal in response to projections of worsening rainstorms and floods. Portal users will enter their addresses for customized information on flood threats to homes and businesses. The Neighbourhood-Level Flood Risk Portal will include maps, mitigation recommendations, and risk projections based on seasonal trends. Fredericton received a CAD 100,000 grant from The Intact Foundation for the project.
Fredericton, NB
Canada
Fredericton, NB pursues innovative uses for its IoT network during annual Fred-eHack event
Fredericton and eleven-x developed a sensor network generating metrics like air quality and parking space usage. The Fred-eHack event asks participants for pitches on how to maximize the network's usage. Hackathon teams use the city's Open Data Portal, sensor development kits, and expert advice during the 12-hour development period. Winning teams qualify for up to CAD 1,000 in cash or CAD 5,000 in eleven-x services and opportunities for city-backed pilots.
Fredericton, NB
Canada
Fredericton, NB leverages its 5G network for new solutions at the BOOST Innovation Camp
Interdisciplinary teams gathered for the week-long innovation event hosted by the Fredericton Innovation Partnership. Each team designed prototypes for emergency response and real-time planning solutions based in 5G connectivity. Project partners Kognitiv Spark, Rogers 5G, and Siemens Canada supplied city data and resources for workable prototypes. Winning team members received customized mentoring, Chamber of Commerce memberships, and 5G-capable iPhone 12s.
Fredericton, NB
Canada
Fredericton, NB partners with local transportation company on mobile transit app
Hotspot combines booking services for taxis, buses, and parking lots into a single app. Commuters can purchase digital bus fares and track buses using real-time GPS data. The app features taxi driver ratings and a wallet for refunds of unused parking payments. Fredericton and HotSpot encourage app use by offering the first 30 minutes of parking or the first bus fare for free.
Fredericton, NB
Canada